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Milind Soman, under the guidance of Danny Denzongpa (Revenue Commissioner), has to track down the criminals. Gulshan Grover, a master of disguise in the film, plans to wreck havoc on India by exploding a nuclear bomb, which he has bought with the 'hawala' money. The deadline for the nuclear blast is set for December 16.
Director Mani Shanker succeeds in two departments – shot execution and special effects – but fails miserably in the department that is the soul of any film – screenplay. Another department that gets completely sidelined in the process is music. There seems to be no scope for the songs and the tracks seem forced on the storyline.
Cinematography is of superior quality. The special effects are very well executed. Dialogues are noteworthy in the film. On the whole, 16 December is devoid of 'masala' so important for commercial cinema and to do well at the box-office. published on 1st April 2002
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I-Dreams Productions' 16 December, directed by Mani Shankar, revolves around the white-collar financial crimes that are funding terrorism in certain countries.
From the very beginning, till the pre-climax, the film focuses on the
'hawala' transactions and how Danny and his team try to get to the main guy, who is up to some conspiracy.
Danny Denzongpa delivers a first-rate performance, essaying his part with utmost conviction. Gulshan Grover impresses as well. Milind Soman is just about okay. Dipannita delivers the right expressions. Sushant is competent. Aditi Gowitrikar looks pretty, but expressionless otherwise.
